I had always been a big girl. Growing up, I was surrounded by my friends who had boyfriends and all I wanted was a boyfriend. I eventually lost all my weight and for the first time, boys were actually taking a second look at me.

I met an amazing boy who I fell in love with straight away. He treats me perfectly. I found out I was pregnant with his baby two weeks prior to my 18th birthday!

I was nervous and scared about telling people. My boyfriend took the news well. He was actually thrilled. He was 24 and came from a family who all had children young, so he wasn’t too worried about telling his parents.

I told my mum and she is not supportive at all, which hurts me a lot. My mother says this is going to ruin my life and I’m stupid for even considering having this child. She doesn’t understand that I want to take responsibility for my actions. I couldn’t possibly see myself getting an abortion because, to me, it seems like taking a precious gift away. I still have not told my father and I’m very scared about his reaction too.

All my friends know and have taken the news well and are all quite excited. I am excited too, but I can’t help thinking about what my mother has said to me. It has really got to me. All I want is for my mother to not be disappointed in me and realize I am doing what I think is right. I am actually quite depressed when this should be a happy stage for me.